How To Fix /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG006 - Rates not determined for charge type &1 in response for item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Rates not determined for charge type &1 in response for item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG006 - Rates not determined for charge type &1 in response for item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG006 Rates not determined for charge type &1 in response for item &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to determine the rates for a specific charge type associated with a transportation item. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Rate Records: The most common cause is that there are no rate records defined for the specified charge type in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or simply because the rates have not been set up.
  
  
  Incorrect Charge Type: The charge type specified in the error message may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the transportation item, such as missing or incorrect information that prevents the system from determining the rates.
  
  
  Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing procedure may not be maintained properly, leading to the inability to find applicable rates.
  
  
  Validity Period: The rates may not be valid for the date range of the transportation item, leading to the system not finding any applicable rates.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Rate Records: Verify that the rate records for the specified charge type are correctly maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM.
  
  
  Review Charge Type Configuration: Ensure that the charge type is correctly configured and is valid for the transportation scenario you are working with.
  
  
  Validate Data: Check the data associated with the transportation item for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records: If applicable, ensure that the condition records for the pricing procedure are maintained correctly. This includes checking the validity periods and ensuring that the rates are active.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the charge type and rate determination process.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the rate determination process and identify where it fails.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PRC for pricing and rate management.
  Configuration Guides: Review SAP TM configuration guides for setting up charge types and rate determination.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential fixes or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.